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Obamas welcome their new dog, Bo, at the White House

Flora — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:56:34 +0000

The Obamas show their new dog, Bo, at the White House The Obamas have fulfilled their pledge to their daughter, Malia and Sasha, to bring a dog to the White House. The whole family were pictured on the White House lawns playing with their new pet and they say the dog, named Bo, has not had [...]

Obamas every inch the celebrities

Flora — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:09:01 +0000

President Obama and Michelle with the Queen Here is a view of the Obama visit from the other side of the pond. This extraordinary celebrity couple won over everyone they met with a disarming open friendliness. Even the most cynical commentators have been affected by President Obama’s rhetoric and by Michelle Obama’s natural charm. Prime [...]

Obama’s London accommodation

Flora — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:05:03 +0000

Presidential helicopter lands in London (pic - AP) The Obamas are very lucky – they landed at Stansted airport, thirty miles north-east of the capital, and they were swiftly transferred into central London by presidential helicopter. They missed out on the two hour road journey from the airport, instead they completed the last leg of the [...]

Obama charm offensive

Flora — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:43:06 +0000

Popular opinion in Britain is that President Obama is a success. He possesses several traits that have endeared him to the nation. First, his overt love of the country. Barack Obama had professed his admiration and respect for the Queen and he admitted to being nervous in advance of meeting the monarch who he’d only [...]

British Royals under Obamas’ spell

Flora — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:37:06 +0000

For the first meeting the Queen was wearing pearls (of course), a tailored pink dress with inverted pleats, teamed with black patent shoes and bag. Mrs Obama wore a full length black silk coat, cream camisole and black high-waisted skirt. Around her neck was a double row pearl necklace

Fashion wars – Celebrity couple at No. 10

Flora — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:17:44 +0000

Michelle Obama touches down in London Finally President Obama’s first visit to London has begun. The first couple touched down at Stansted on Tuesday night and made the 30 mile journey to central London by helicopter. On arrival the first couple looked fresh and relaxed: they had changed into different outfits during the flight. barack Obama [...]